Solid review. Its interesting hearing the speed you are cruising at, I've obviously had my plane configured in a ton of different ways but I have always lived in the 100-105mph range (ever since I went to the bush gear, even with the standard wing), I am wondering why you are any slower than mine was with 100hp. What RPM do you cruise at and what fuel burn? I always have aimed for 5500rpm at about 5gph, which always puts me around 100mph over the ground. Either way, solid review, keep up the videos!
Interesting. Takeoff is 5700 rpm. Cruise I'm doing the full 5500 and about 4.5 gph depending on weight. If I start to coarse out the pitch then my takeoff roll starts getting long. Lauren says I'm slow because my gear aren't covered. But I'll have to experiment some more. What climb rates do you get at high gross weights?
Trent, I’ll listen to the review soon but i owned an 80 hp model IV Speedster. I cruised at 100 mph at 5300 rpm burning < 4 GPH. It had two 14 gallon tanks plus a 2 gallon header tank behind the seats. Bottom line it had more range than my JABIRU powered RANS S-19 which cruises at 115 mph at 6 GPH with a 24 gallon tank. I miss my KITFOX😀
Hi, I found a KIT FOX 4 hidden in a Barn !! I don't even fly, but I bought it anyway !! came with a trailer too. $4500 what a BARN FINDER !! All built and ready, just a minor engine part, and a annual check and its good to go !! I've dreamed of this plane, and for years I watched it on you tube. Just wishing and dreaming of doing that. Well BAAAAAMMM !! it fell right in to my lap. My friends father passed away, and she sold it to me !! I promised I would fly it !! and then flip it to the right person !! Wow. thanks for the video nice plane.
Probably the best review given on anything particular thing that I ever watched. Well done, 7KiloFox and a genuine thank you from The Never Never out here in Outback Australia.
Been following your vids all the way from the start of this build and the amount of work and detail and dedication that you put into this has truly inspired me, I mean I can barely walk in a straight line half the time let alone fly an airplane but your journey thus far enriches my need to fly on a daily basis. Thank you for that.
Love my S7 STI with the APEX! Can't believe you've got almost 100 hrs in it already I thought my Kitfox was slow but I'm right around the same speed you're at
Thanks for the thoughts on this Kitfox , I appreciate your thoughts and evaluation. ,,,,Currently building a "Kitfox light" Badland Ultralight Aircraft.
It’s a good looking plane you’ve built! I also like the Just Aircraft Super STOL……….it’s hard to decide between the speed, super slow great fun or the faster for actual use and speed.
I envy you guyz (In a good way) ... it is impossible to have and do that here ... I wish if I can move to the states so I can live this life ... Anyways .. am happy for you all ... Blue Skies Ladz ... :-)
Been following for a while. Enjoyed the series a lot. This was one of the fastest first builds I have seen. Good job, love the paint. I remember the Speedster with that round bump cowl and the Rotec engine. Thought it was gorgeous, but then I saw the reality of Rotec. It's a shame, but putting a flat engine under that beautiful bump cowl is kinda akin to putting a Volkswagen in a Lambo. It works but WHY. Eventually got to like the Zenith 650. Good looks, simple build, great kit and reasonably low price. The Fox is a great plane. It flies well, is reasonably economical, and is a lot of fun. I've seen em go where even a Cub would think twice and l've seen em bite it because it can inspire overconfidence ( course, some pilots are just jerks ). As you've seen, it can be a handful in turbulence and they don't swim so well. But flown well I think it's a very capable bird. About the only complaint I've had is the seats are a little uncomfortable sitting on a chute. But then I've not flown one with adjustable rudder pedals. Had any thoughts about putting yours on floats. Fla's a great place for em. Have fun. Be safe. Keep the vids comming.
Interesting to hear that you are only getting 77 knots cruise. I have 40 hours on a Kitfox 3 with a 582 and I adore it. I cruise at 70knots with 218kg useful load (480pounds ) and the cost is a fraction of this beast. I bet I'd be off the ground sooner too ;) . I would definitely love a KF4+ and would kill for a baggage area like that though.
I am looking to buy some land and I want to build a Kitfox not sure of the model yet except that I want 7 series model. In your opinion what is the shortest length field that you would consider for take offs and landings. Also what would you feel to be a comfortable length. I live in Texas and I am talking about a relatively flat grass turf or dirt landing strip.
Absolutely gorgeous airplane. I’ve wanted a camo Kit Fox and you beat me to it. Freaking love it! Question. Honestly how hard is it to build one? I’m tossed between doing it and having the factory do it. And as it sits, how much do you have into it?
Now that you've built a fine aircraft using a Kitfox kit. Would you do it again or use another manufacturer kit? I remember numerous time during your videos that you mentioned poor quality in things such as tolerances. Powder coated components that had to be reamed out to fit. poor engineering is what it sounded like.
Solid review. Its interesting hearing the speed you are cruising at, I've obviously had my plane configured in a ton of different ways but I have always lived in the 100-105mph range (ever since I went to the bush gear, even with the standard wing), I am wondering why you are any slower than mine was with 100hp. What RPM do you cruise at and what fuel burn? I always have aimed for 5500rpm at about 5gph, which always puts me around 100mph over the ground. Either way, solid review, keep up the videos!
Interesting. Takeoff is 5700 rpm. Cruise I'm doing the full 5500 and about 4.5 gph depending on weight. If I start to coarse out the pitch then my takeoff roll starts getting long. Lauren says I'm slow because my gear aren't covered. But I'll have to experiment some more. What climb rates do you get at high gross weights?
Trent, I’ll listen to the review soon but i owned an 80 hp model IV Speedster. I cruised at 100 mph at 5300 rpm burning < 4 GPH. It had two 14 gallon tanks plus a 2 gallon header tank behind the seats. Bottom line it had more range than my JABIRU powered RANS S-19 which cruises at 115 mph at 6 GPH with a 24 gallon tank. I miss my KITFOX😀
Extremely helpful video thanks. KitFox novice here. Your words helped me
Hi, I found a KIT FOX 4 hidden in a Barn !! I don't even fly, but I bought it anyway !! came with a trailer too. $4500 what a BARN FINDER !! All built and ready, just a minor engine part, and a annual check and its good to go !! I've dreamed of this plane, and for years I watched it on you tube. Just wishing and dreaming of doing that. Well BAAAAAMMM !! it fell right in to my lap. My friends father passed away, and she sold it to me !! I promised I would fly it !! and then flip it to the right person !! Wow.
thanks for the video nice plane.
Careful… You get what you pay for…
Probably the best review given on anything particular thing that I ever watched.
Well done, 7KiloFox and a genuine thank you from The Never Never out here in Outback Australia.
Been following your vids all the way from the start of this build and the amount of work and detail and dedication that you put into this has truly inspired me, I mean I can barely walk in a straight line half the time let alone fly an airplane but your journey thus far enriches my need to fly on a daily basis. Thank you for that.
Great video thank-you.
Congratulations on your wonderful achievement!
Super good review
Love my S7 STI with the APEX! Can't believe you've got almost 100 hrs in it already I thought my Kitfox was slow but I'm right around the same speed you're at
This dude has to be related to Ben Shapiro! Great video bro!
Great job finishing your plane! Enjoyed your straight forward and honest take on the plane.
Thanks for the thoughts on this Kitfox , I appreciate your thoughts and evaluation. ,,,,Currently building a "Kitfox light" Badland Ultralight Aircraft.
It’s a good looking plane you’ve built! I also like the Just Aircraft Super STOL……….it’s hard to decide between the speed, super slow great fun or the faster for actual use and speed.
I envy you guyz (In a good way) ... it is impossible to have and do that here ... I wish if I can move to the states so I can live this life ...
Anyways .. am happy for you all ... Blue Skies Ladz ... :-)
Been following for a while. Enjoyed the series a lot. This was one of the fastest first builds I have seen. Good job, love the paint. I remember the Speedster with that round bump cowl and the Rotec engine. Thought it was gorgeous, but then I saw the reality of Rotec. It's a shame, but putting a flat engine under that beautiful bump cowl is kinda akin to putting a Volkswagen in a Lambo. It works but WHY. Eventually got to like the Zenith 650. Good looks, simple build, great kit and reasonably low price. The Fox is a great plane. It flies well, is reasonably economical, and is a lot of fun. I've seen em go where even a Cub would think twice and l've seen em bite it because it can inspire overconfidence ( course, some pilots are just jerks ). As you've seen, it can be a handful in turbulence and they don't swim so well. But flown well I think it's a very capable bird. About the only complaint I've had is the seats are a little uncomfortable sitting on a chute. But then I've not flown one with adjustable rudder pedals.
Had any thoughts about putting yours on floats. Fla's a great place for em.
Have fun. Be safe. Keep the vids comming.
You are very well spoken.
Good stuff, I can’t wait to get back in the air
Interesting to hear that you are only getting 77 knots cruise. I have 40 hours on a Kitfox 3 with a 582 and I adore it. I cruise at 70knots with 218kg useful load (480pounds ) and the cost is a fraction of this beast. I bet I'd be off the ground sooner too ;) . I would definitely love a KF4+ and would kill for a baggage area like that though.
You should check out MesaFox. Joe is flying IFR to minimums with the GNX375. He’s flown it coast to coast.
fantastic . outstanding. thank you.
Good information.
Great video!
Love that plane.
Nice video…..Great looking Bird! Nice Job! Really like the paint and Panel! What would you value it at today? Thx.
Great video! What planes are you familiar with flying before the Kitfox? Would be nice to see what you are comparing it with.
Hey man, I’ve been following your build and super excited for you. Just curious…what was the total cost for the plane now that it’s complete?
That would be very interesting if he can disclose this for us!
I am looking to buy some land and I want to build a Kitfox not sure of the model yet except that I want 7 series model. In your opinion what is the shortest length field that you would consider for take offs and landings. Also what would you feel to be a comfortable length. I live in Texas and I am talking about a relatively flat grass turf or dirt landing strip.
Absolutely gorgeous airplane. I’ve wanted a camo Kit Fox and you beat me to it. Freaking love it!
Question. Honestly how hard is it to build one? I’m tossed between doing it and having the factory do it. And as it sits, how much do you have into it?
I would like a full Marine Corps 60’s style camo. Old school olive drab with yellow marking!!!!
How did you decide which side you wanted to sit on solo(panel setup etc.) are you left handed?
Is that a warp drive prop?
Taking "passengers", where does the second passenger go!?
Wath is the total price that you payed for the plane the full kit and all of staf that you need for make a ready tu fly plane ?
How does it compare to the Supertsol XL?
Now that you've built a fine aircraft using a Kitfox kit. Would you do it again or use another manufacturer kit? I remember numerous time during your videos that you mentioned poor quality in things such as tolerances. Powder coated components that had to be reamed out to fit. poor engineering is what it sounded like.
Ordering a kit - tinted windshield or not?
Warren
Tinted
@@7KiloFox Thanks! Watched your videos...twice! Great work.
Hey… where did the tacos go!?
9:40 doo doo